Kos is a charming Greek island, one of the largest of the Dodecanese, surpassed in size only by Rhodes and Karpathos. As you’d expect from such a destination, the cuisine characteristic to the island is Greek Mediterranean, but the Turkish influence is strong too – due to the island’s proximity to the coast of the ancient region of Caria in Turkey.

Long ago, Kos was famous for silk and wine, one a defunct industry, the other seeing a revival in recent years, with several wineries popping around the volcanic landscape of the island. And the island is still famous for its melons, which are still sold by the roadside in many villages, and heavily exported to neighborhood European countries.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has recently begun a project to promote Greek breakfast in hotels around the country. There are several venues already participated in this program, including your Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa.

Achilles restaurant is a remarkably welcoming place, and the main eatery at Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa. it is a refreshing space, with bright interiors, where white tablecloths set up the pristine backdrop for colorful Greek and Mediterranean dishes, which draw rich flavors from the abundance of local produce.

The olive tree is one of the most cherished symbols of Greece, the "Holy Tree," a presence all over the country's territory, the root of tradition for many of its people. Like almost every other region of Greece, Kos has…

There's a new season at Argo Waterfront Taverna, and with every new season, you can expect a new menu, but one that remains true to the Greek roots of the restaurant, albeit French and Italian influences are obvious. The new…

The Triantafillopoulos (Τριανταφυλλοπουλος) Winery is another recommendation for our guests, and for Kos island visitors. Also known as Inambelos, this is perhaps the most popular winery of Kos. The Triantafillopoulos family begun their wine making business in 2001, and are…

The wines of Kos, or Koios Oenos as they were known in the time of Hippocrates, were famous many years back, but many of the glorious vineyards that once covered the island in lush green were abandoned, as their owners…

Unlike the bland waterfront taverns clustered around popular tourist areas, Argo Waterfront Taverna is an oasis of peace, where the finest flavors of local Greek cuisine converge in praise-worthy dishes. The restaurant is set against the backdrop of the Aegean…